CNN Fact-Checker Highlights Falsehoods in Trump's Post-Inauguration Remarks
Daniel Dale scrutinizes a series of unsubstantiated claims made by President Trump during unscripted speeches following his second inauguration.
- President Trump’s scripted inaugural address contained relatively few inaccuracies, according to CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale.
- In subsequent unscripted remarks, Trump returned to making numerous false claims, including allegations of election rigging in 2020 and 2024.
- Trump falsely asserted that the U.S. is the only country with birthright citizenship, despite it being a policy in several nations, including Canada and Mexico.
- He exaggerated the U.S. revenue from tariffs on China and misrepresented NATO contributions to Ukraine, reversing the actual data.
- Claims regarding January 6th, including allegations about Nancy Pelosi rejecting National Guard troops, were also debunked as lacking evidence.